@GrandmaC Before I thought the BS through and became an atheist, I actually went to Bible college. I know what the Bible says. I hate to do cut and pastes, but this is too important to leave unchallenged. This comes from Bible Verses about Predestination
“Romans 8:28–30 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. (Read More…)”
“Ephesians 1:5 – Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”
“John 6:44 – No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.”
“Ephesians 1:4–5 – According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: (Read More…)”
“Ephesians 1:4 – According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:”
“Romans 8:29 – For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
“1 Peter 1:20 – Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,”
“Acts 13:48 – And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.”
“Acts 2:23 – Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:”
“1 Peter 1:2 – Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”
“James 1:18 – Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.”
“2 Timothy 1:9 – Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
“Titus 1:1 – Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God“s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;”
“Colossians 3:12 – Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
“John 15:19 – If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.”
“2 Peter 3:9 – The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
“Ephesians 1:11–12 – In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: (Read More…)”
“1 Corinthians 1:24–26 – But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. (Read More…)”
“Romans 11:1–36 – I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin. (Read More…)”
“Romans 8:33 – Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God“s elect? [It is] God that justifieth.”
“Acts 17:26 – And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”
“John 15:16 – Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
“John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Mark 4:10–12 – And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. (Read More…)”
“Genesis 21:12 – And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
“Revelation 13:8 – And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”
“1 John 2:2 – And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world.”
“Romans 11:5 – Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
“Revelation 11:1–19 – And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. (Read More…)”
“2 Peter 1:10 – Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:”
“Hebrews 10:26–27 – For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, (Read More…)”
“Hebrews 2:9 – But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.”
“Titus 1:2 – In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”
“2 Thessalonians 2:13 – But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”
“1 Thessalonians 2:12 – That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”
“1 Thessalonians 1:4 – Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.”
“Ephesians 2:10 – For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
“Ephesians 1:11 – In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:”
“Ephesians 1:9–11 – Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: (Read More…)”
“Ephesians 1:1–23 – Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (Read More…)”
“Galatians 1:15 – But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother“s womb, and called [me] by his grace,”
“1 Corinthians 1:26–29 – For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]: (Read More…)”
“Romans 11:26 – And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:”
“Romans 11:8 – (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.”
“Romans 10:13 – For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
“John 6:45 – It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.”
“John 6:39 – And this is the Father“s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.”
“John 6:37 – All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
“Luke 10:20 – Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”
“Luke 4:25–27 – But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; (Read More…)”
“Luke 1:32 – He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:”
“Matthew 25:41 – Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:”
“Matthew 25:31–34 – When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: (Read More…)”
“Micah 4:2 – And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.”
“Ezekiel 37:1–28 – The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which [was] full of bones, (Read More…)”
“Isaiah 11:10–11 – And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. (Read More…)”
“Proverbs 16:4 – The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.”
“Jude 1:4 – For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Hebrews 6:4–6 – For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, (Read More…)”
“1 Timothy 4:10 – For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.”
“Ephesians 3:11 – According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:”
“1 Corinthians 2:7 – But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:”
“Romans 16:13 – Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.”
“Romans 11:7 – What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded”
“Romans 9:13 – As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.”
“Romans 9:12 – It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.”
“Romans 9:7–33 – Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, [are they] all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. (Read More…)”
“Romans 8:29–30 – For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (Read More…)”
“Romans 5:18 – Therefore as by the offence of one [judgment came] upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [the free gift came] upon all men unto justification of life.”
“Romans 1:6 – Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:”
“Acts 22:14 – And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.”
“Acts 4:28 – For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.”
“Acts 3:18 – But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.”
“Acts 2:47 – Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
“Acts 2:39 – For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
“Acts 2:38 – Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
“Acts 2:21 – And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
“Acts 1:7 – And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.”
“John 21:23 – Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what [is that] to thee?”
“John 17:9 – I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.”
“John 17:6 – I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.”
“John 17:2 – As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.”
“John 14:6 – Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
“John 13:18 – I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.”
“John 12:32 – And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all [men] unto me.”
“John 3:1–8 – There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: (Read More…)”
“Luke 22:22 – And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!”
“Luke 19:11–27 – And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. (Read More…)”
“Luke 18:7 – And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?”
“Luke 17:34–35 – I tell you, in that night there shall be two [men] in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. (Read More…)”
“Luke 8:10 – And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.”
“Luke 4:16 – And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.”
“Mark 14:21 – The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.”
“Mark 13:22 – For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect.”
“Mark 13:20 – And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect“s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.”
“Mark 2:28 – Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.”
“Matthew 26:24 – The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.”
“Matthew 25:34 – Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”
“Matthew 24:41 – Two [women shall be] grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.”
“Matthew 24:40 – Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.”
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